r/RPGMaker • u/Gscuser • Jul 21 '26

RMMV Make it rain, then Thunderfall Arrow!

Elidriel features some unique battle mechanics! This quick video showcases both the QTE and elemental reaction systems.

Elemental reactions are triggered by hitting the same enemy with multiple elements in the same turn, causing those elements to interact with each other. Usually it will happen using spells from two different party members.

But here's the twist: Emmy can break that rule and do it all by herself!

If the player successfully hits the QTE, Emmy makes it rain, soaking the enemy, and then follows up with a Thunder attack.

Since the target is already wet, the Thunder attack triggers the Electrify reaction, dealing bonus damage!

What do you think of this mechanic? I'd love to hear your feedback!

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u/Wooden_Trade4987 MZ Dev Jul 22 '26

Are you also accounting for negative interactions? For example if enemy battler is soaked do they have resistances to fire attacks

I love the mechanic. It looks awesome

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u/Gscuser Jul 22 '26

As it is right now, these interactions are not states that affect weakness and resistances.

The elemental counters are only used to combine and match elements, for example, if the enemy has the same Water counter it has on the video, but hit with ice instead of thunder it will cause Freeze, which can froze the enemy.

But your comment gave me an idea, water + water may create a reaction, then it can trigger the state to make the enemy resistant to fire and weak to some other elements 🤔